Darker the Night

The perfect bookclub book or gift for your favorite reader.

Inspired by a true story and told from a fresh perspective, this fascinating tale tracks an extraordinary young woman persevering through the challenges of growing up in Hitler's Germany.

Hedy spends her childhood playing with her Hitler Youth group in the hills of Western Germany. When the F hrer's troops march across Europe, Hedy is determined to help the soldiers by becoming a physical therapist. The Nazis, however, have other plans. Suddenly she finds herself assembling airplanes, dodging bombs, battling hunger, and standing up to invading tanks.

As the pride in her country is shattered with the news of the Nazi atrocities, her father reminds her, "The darker the night, the brighter the stars." Is her star the charming American Counter-Intelligence Agent who keeps appearing in the oddest places? Hedy must decide between her love of country and her new found desires.

Each chapter of Darker the Night begins with a historical quote or piece of propaganda to place the reader alongside the German population experiencing the effects of the war. Discussion questions for book clubs and a glossary of German terms are also included. If you are interested in the women of WW2 or enjoy books like The Nightingale by Kristin Hanna, check out Darker the Night.